Erik was a VicksburgHigh School student at the time of his death. He had attended a party earlier in the morning and was walking home to his residence. Evidence suggests that something happened to Cross, which involved a core group of individuals, prior to him being struck by a vehicle. A witness reported seeing a vehicle occupied by two white males and one white female.

Anyone with information on this case please contact the Kalamazoo County Sheriff`s Office at 269-383-8723 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100. Tips can also be submitted online by clicking the link on the left side of this page.

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